{{Short description|Maldivian director, graphic designer, and editor}} {{Infobox person | name = Ahmed Sinan | image = Sinan GA.png | image_size = | alt = | caption = Sinan receiving the National Award of Recognition, 2018 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|3|19|df=y}} | birth_place = R. Fainu, Maldives | alma_mater = | occupation = director, Graphic designer, cinematographer, editor | years_active = 2009-present | spouse = | children = | works = | awards = }} '''Ahmed Sinan''' (born 19 March 1990) is a Maldivian director, graphic designer, cinematographer and editor.
==Career== Ahmed Sinan made his career debut with Dark Rain Entertainment's production, ''Happy Birthday'' (2009) by working as the title animator and creating visual effects.<ref name=2018Award/> He was then offered to make title animations and visual effects for films produced under several studios.<ref name=2018Award/>
Sinan's most recognized work came in 2013, Ali Shifau-directed horror film ''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D'' which serves as a prequel to ''Fathis Handhuvaru'' (1997) starring Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in lead roles.<ref name=awaited>{{cite news|url=https://www.addulive.com/2219 |title="Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun": Most awaited release of the year|language=Divehi|work=Addu Live |last=Faisal |first=Ibrahim |date=5 January 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919033325/https://www.addulive.com/2219 |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film was marketed as being the first 3D release for a Maldivian film and the first release derived from spin-off.<ref name=postponed>{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/fathis_handhuvaruge_feshun_movie/126501 |title=Premier of "Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun" postponed again |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed|date=7 November 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919034425/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/RonRE |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Using a single laptop and working on a daily basis all by himself, the project took him two months to be completed.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://vnews.mv/4094 |title="Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" is a disappointment |language=Divehi |work=Vnews |last=Zaina |first=Fathimath |date=18 April 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919051113/http://vnews.mv/4094 |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Upon release, the film received generally negative reviews from critics though its visual effects were particularly praised.<ref name=FHF3Dreview/> Ahmed Nadheem from ''Haveeru Daily'' called the film a visual treat and wrote: "''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun'' is a cinematic revelation in terms of graphic animations. The film has no repeat value but it deserves multiple watch solely due to its VFX".<ref name=FHF3Dreview>{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/film_review/137114 |title="Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" review |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed|date=17 April 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919045055/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/0NRVW |url-status=dead |archivedate=19 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> At the 7th Gaumee Film Awards Sinan earned his first Gaumee Film Award for Best Visual Effects.<ref name=GFA7won>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10616 |title=With 10 awards, "Loodhifa" crowned as Best Film |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=22 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331061412/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10616 |url-status=live |archivedate=31 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref>
In 2016, Sinan occupied the director's seat alongside Fathimath Nahula for the horror film ''4426''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/13832 |title=This time its not a "Nahu-styled" film, A revelation |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=26 February 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330052428/https://avas.mv/13832 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Upon release, the film received mostly positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Nadheem of ''Avas'' labelled the film as a "masterpiece" and praised Nahula's expertise in direction with Sinan's infused "technical quality" in the film. "At a point it became obvious that Sinan was roped in for the film to uplift the standard in its technical department".<ref name=4426review>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/24396 |title=4426 is Nahula's masterpiece |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=21 October 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330060956/https://avas.mv/24396 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Ahmed Adhushan reviewing for ''Mihaaru'' praised his work in the film. "The technical department has raised the bar in the film. From the crisp and sharp editing to its direction, Sinan needs to be applauded for his commitment".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/9196 |title=4426 Late Review: Nahula leveling up the game |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=25 November 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418125643/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/9196 |url-status=live |archivedate=18 April 2018 |access-date=18 April 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> ''4426'' was declared as the highest-grossing Maldivian film of the year.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/25919 |title=25 Housefull shows of 4426 screened! Now screening the last few shows |language=Divehi|work=Avas |date=20 November 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330061815/https://avas.mv/25919 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards, Sinan received his second Gaumee Film Award for Best Visual Effects while being nominated in the same category for his work in the films; ''Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey'', ''Hulhudhaan'' and ''Vaashey Mashaa Ekee''.<ref name=GFA8won/> He also received three nominations for Best Cinematography, all shared with Ali Shifau and a Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Editing for the film ''Hulhudhaan''.<ref name=GFA8nom/>
==Filmography== ===Feature film=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Director !scope="col"| Cinematographer !scope="col"| Editor ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 2014 !scope="row"| ''Hulhudhaan'' | | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/532 |title=First and last show of "Hulhudhaan" to be screened tonight |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=25 December 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328154100/https://avas.mv/532 |url-status=live |archivedate=28 March 2018 |access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> |- | 2015 !scope="row"| ''Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen'' | | {{Yes}} | | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/53889 |title="Emme Fahu Vindhaa Jehendhen" is the most heart touching emotional film |language=Divehi|publisher=Sun |date=6 February 2015 |access-date=13 June 2016}}</ref> |- | 2015 !scope="row"| ''Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey'' | | {{Yes}} | | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/en/24524 |title=Ticket sales kick-off for "Mikoe Bappa Bae Bae" |publisher=Vaguthu |date=9 August 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160614182944/http://www.vaguthu.mv/en/24524 |archivedate=14 June 2016 |access-date=14 June 2016}}</ref> |- | 2016 !scope="row"| ''Vaashey Mashaa Ekee'' | | {{Yes}} | | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/15516 |title=Vaashey Mashaa Ekee: Unlimited praise |language=Divehi|publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=6 April 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606080851/https://avas.mv/15516|archivedate=6 June 2016 |access-date=6 June 2016}}</ref> |- | 2016 !scope="row"| ''4426'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=4426review/> |- | 2017 !scope="row"| ''Mee Loaybakee'' | | {{Yes}} | | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15378 |title=Dark Rain's Mee Laoybakee premiering tonight |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=4 April 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326150652/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/15378 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> |- | 2018 !scope="row"| ''Vakin Loabin'' | | {{Yes}} | | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/23439 |title=Songs of "Vakin Loabin" are romantic |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=10 September 2017 |access-date=12 September 2018}}</ref> |- | 2019 !scope="row"| ''Goh Raalhu'' | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news |url=https://sun.mv/113272 |title=Tickets sales for "Goh Raalhu" to kick off from January 4 |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=25 December 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190109122544/https://sun.mv/113272 |url-status=live |archivedate=9 January 2019 |access-date=9 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |- | 2019 ! scope="row" | ''Maamui'' | | {{yes}} | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/34145 |title=Maamui's shooting to commences post Ramazan |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=11 April 2018 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190401182433/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/34145 |url-status=live |archivedate=1 April 2019 |access-date=1 April 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2023 !scope="row"| ''Hindhukolheh'' | | {{yes}} | | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/140945 |title=Trailer of DRE's "Hindhukolheh" is impressive |work=The Press |language=Divehi |last=Lubaa |first=Aminath |date=10 January 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218064013/https://thepress.mv/140945 |url-status=live |archivedate=18 February 2023 |accessdate=18 February 2022 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | {{TBA}} ! scope="row" | ''Balhindhu'' | {{yes}} | | {{yes}} | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/61840 |title=Filming all set for Balhindhu |work=Mihaaru |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=25 September 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200910153647/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/61840 |url-status=live |archivedate=10 September 2020 |access-date=10 September 2020 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |- |}
===Visual effect=== {{colbegin|colwidth=22em}} * ''Happy Birthday'' (2009) * ''Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa'' (2010) * ''Zaharu'' (2011) * ''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D'' (2013) * ''Ingili'' (2013) * ''Dhilakani'' (2013) * ''Hulhudhaan'' (2014) * ''Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen'' (2015) * ''Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey'' (2015) * ''Vaashey Mashaa Ekee'' (2016) * ''4426'' (2016) * ''Mee Loaybakee'' (2017) * ''Vakin Loabin'' (2018) * ''Goh Raalhu'' (2019) * ''Maamui'' (2019) {{colend}}
==Accolades== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Award !scope="col"| Category !scope="col"| Nominated work !scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 2012 ! scope="row" | 2nd Maldives Film Awards | rowspan="4"| Best Visual Effects | ''Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=MFA2won>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/123762 |title=Winners of Maldives Film Awards |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=5 July 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094000/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/123762 |url-status=dead |archivedate=2 April 2015 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3"| 2014 ! scope="row" rowspan="3" | 3rd Maldives Film Awards | ''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=MFA3won>{{cite news |url=http://www.sun.mv:80/41179 |title=Maldives Film Awards Nominations ous |language=Divehi |work=Sun |date=29 April 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140603155927/http://www.sun.mv/41179 |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 June 2014 |access-date=27 October 2018 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |- | ''Dhilakani'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=MFA3nom>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153617 |title=Maldives Film Awards Nominations out |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=29 April 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405165421/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153617 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 April 2015 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> |- | ''Ingili'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=MFA3nom/> |- | 2016 ! scope="row" | 7th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Visual Effects | ''Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA7won/> |- | rowspan="8"| 2017 ! scope="row" rowspan="8"| 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Editing | ''Hulhudhaan'' <small>(Shared with Ahmed Shakir, Ravee Farooq and Mohamed Faisal)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA8nom>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |title=8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=12 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330160950/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3"| Best Cinematography | ''Hulhudhaan'' <small>(Shared with Ali Shifau)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA8nom/> |- | ''Vaashey Mashaa Ekee'' <small>(Shared with Ali Shifau)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA8nom/> |- | ''Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen'' <small>(Shared with Ali Shifau)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA8nom/> |- | rowspan="4"| Best Visual Effects | ''4426'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA8won>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28345 |title="Vaashey Mashaa Ekee" wins majority awards |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=20 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330182244/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28345 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> |- | ''Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA8nom/> |- | ''Hulhudhaan'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA8nom/> |- | ''Vaashey Mashaa Ekee'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA8nom/> |- | 2018 ! scope="row" | National Award of Recognition | colspan="2"|Visual Arts | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=2018Award>{{cite news |url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1344 |title=National Award of Recognition 2018 - Ahmed Sinan |work=Presidency Maldives |language=Divehi |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190424075850/https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1344 |url-status=live |archivedate=24 April 2019 |access-date=23 April 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |- | rowspan="10"| 2025 ! scope="row" rowspan="9" | 1st MSPA Film Awards | Best Director | ''Goh Raalhu'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/210303 |title="Goh Raalhu" awarded as the best film at MSPA Film Awards |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Suwaidha |first=Fathimath |date=23 August 2025 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250823114608/https://sun.mv/210303 |url-status=live |archivedate=23 August 2025 |access-date=23 August 2025 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | Best Editor | ''Goh Raalhu'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | rowspan="3"| Best Cinematographer | ''Maamui'' <small>(Shared with Ali Shifau)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | ''November'' <small>(Shared with Ali Shifau)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | ''Goh Raalhu'' <small>(Shared with Adam Waseem)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | rowspan="3"| Best Visual Effects | ''Maamui'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | ''Vakin Loabin'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | ''Goh Raalhu'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- | Best Sound Engineer | ''Goh Raalhu'' <small>(Shared with Ali Shifau)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=1MSPA/> |- ! scope="row" | 5th Karnataka International Film Festival | Best Cinematography | | ''November'' <small>(Shared with Ali Shifau)</small> | {{won}} | |- |}
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